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ptsd Anxious About My Comp And Pen In Three Years
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I am 100% SC based on a mental/mood disorder. I won my award 2 years ago. At that time it was stated in a letter sent to me that I would be re-evaluated in 5 years. I have stayed in treatment these past two years through the VA. I am prescribed three psychotropic meds for my mental/mood disorder that I get also through the VA. A fellow SC disabled vet and friend and I have decided to retire to Thailand at the same time. I don't want to jeopardize my SC comp benefits in the up coming Comp and Pen exam in three years through not appearing to be in treatment and on meds. I plan on seeing a pysch in Thailand as I need my meds. Will I be able to use this medical evidence from Thailand as proof of my continuing disability? What should I expect at this exam? I am 54 now and should be 57 at the time of the C and P. Are there any suggestions on how to be prepared considering I mostly will be in Thailand. Will I get my P and T rating at that time if all goes well and have no future exams? My friend that is going there with me he got his 100% SC for PTSD a few months ago and was sent a letter (not the award letter but after) stating that VA now considers him P and T and is scheduled for no other future exams. I hear that that is because he was over 55 when he was rated. Is this true? I know I am asking a few different questions but I think they are related to Comp and Pen exams. I don't want to do anything by moving to Thailand that would foolishly effect my benefits because I really need them as I can not work. And as we know documentation and perception from the examiner's viewpoint is everything. Any ideas, input, suggestions, cautions, warning of pitfalls, or anything that comes to mind that can inform my decision will be appreciated.
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